Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Claudia was so blinded by rage that she actually thought she could kill me by pushing me down the stairs.

I had been constantly on guard around her. Besides, the entire VIP ward area was covered in thick carpeting. There was no way I could get seriously hurt.

I steadied myself and smirked at her. If I had not been pregnant, I could have... Touching my tummy, and I was suddenly struck with fear!

Claudia's gaze sent chills down my spine. Ignoring her sinister smile on the stairs, I turned and headed out. But after just a few steps, my consciousness flickered. I felt like I was going to pass out at any moment.

I barely managed to make it to the hospital entrance and hailed a cab. Then I called Yasmine. "Yasmine, pick me up at the hospital entrance..."

I only managed to get one sentence out before my thoughts and consciousness gradually became muddled.

When I regained consciousness, Yasmine was sitting by my hospital bed, wiping away tears.

"Ari..." She called my name as her tears flowed uncontrollably.

raised my stiff arm slowly to my flat tummy. I could clearly still feel my baby inside! Yasmine's eyes were full

eyes became unfocused. "Yasmine, that's not a funny joke at all. Are you mad at me? I promise I won't sneak out

sure if I was laughing or crying. When I spread my palm

cried out, "Yasmine, it

hurts. The fetus stopped developing. The baby's still there, but the doctors recommend surgery..." I opened my mouth,

not

had even given them

be called

could be used whether they were a boy or

progesterone was

knew how many times a day I would call the baby's name in my heart. Even though the

the most spectacular fireworks to welcome their

down my face as the doctor came over with a

strenuous activity? Your emotions have been too volatile as well. We told you to rest and take care of your body, but... Sigh." I gaped in shock. So it was because I did not protect my baby